Battle Continues Against Jacksonville LGBT Law
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Liberty Counsel filed a motion for summary judgment March 23 in John Parsons v. City of Jacksonville, Fla., a lawsuit to invalidate a city ordinance that adds “sexual orientation” and “gender identity” as “protected categories” under Jacksonville law. Liberty Counsel’s motion shows the court that the ordinance, dubbed the “Human Rights Ordinance” or “HRO,” is so clearly illegal that it should be invalidated without the need for a trial. On March 22, the City of Jacksonville filed a motion to dismiss Liberty Counsel’s lawsuit against the HRO, on the theory that the plaintiff lacks legal standing to file the lawsuit because he has no “special injury.” However, Liberty Counsel is prepared to show the court that any…Continue Reading